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What does Tier 2 visa mean?

by Rhyley Bryan

What does Tier 2 visa mean?

Tier 2 Visa (General) route is for migrants who have been offered a place to work in the UK and are being sponsored by UKVI authorised employers. It is the main immigration route for the skilled workers to be employed in the UK.

What is a Tier 3 visa?

Tier 3 Visa : This category was originally designed for low-skilled workers filling specific temporary labour shortages and no longer exists. The Government never allocated any visas under this scheme. Student Visa: This category is for overseas students who wish to study in the UK.

What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 visa?

Tier 1 visas are for particularly exceptional peoples who can contribute significantly to the UK as well as investors and entrepreneurs. Tier 2 is used for the Skilled Worker system. Tier 5 visas are also known as Temporary Worker visas. These visas are issued for no longer than 12 months in the UK.

How long does a Tier 1 visa last?

3 years and 4 months
How long you can stay. You can come to the UK with a Tier 1 (Investor) visa for a maximum of 3 years and 4 months. You can apply to extend this visa for another 2 years.

What is the Tier 1 start-up visa?

2019.

  • Targeted for migrants looking to start a new business for the first time in the UK.
  • and without the need to have secured initial funds for their businesses.

    • What is a Tier 1 investor visa?

    be 18 or over;

  • which has been held for a consecutive 2-year period;
  • be able to prove that the money belongs to you;
  • have opened a UK bank account.
  • no English language requirements or test for initial application;
  • no individual maintenance requirement.

    • What is Tier 4 general visa?

    A current passport or other valid travel documentation.

  • Proof that you can support yourself and pay for your course ( this will vary depending on your circumstances).
  • Documents proving parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18.
  • Proof of your relationship with your parent or guardian if you’re under 18.

    • What is a Tier 2 visa application?

    Tier 2 Dependent Visa is for the children and the partners accompanying or joining their family members in the UK who are applying for or already hold a Tier 2 visa. A Tier 2 Visa is a visa that falls under the Points Based System (PBS), established for foreigners living outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland, to come and work in the UK.

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